- •Table of Contents
- •1. Introduction
- •1.1 Outline
- •1.2 System Configuration
- •1.3 Applicable Controllers
- •1.4 Version Up Lists
- •1.5 Product Configuration
- •2.1 System Requirements
- •3. Using the Help Files
- •3.2 The Context Help
- •3.3 Help in Menu Bar
- •3.3.1 The Contents Command or Tab
- •3.3.2 Search for Help On...
- •3.3.3 The Contents Tab
- •3.3.4 The Index Tab
- •3.3.5 The Find Tab
- •3.3.6 How to Use Help
- •4. What You Should Know Before Starting to Program
- •4.1 Screen Identification
- •4.2 The Function Block Diagram (FBD) Window
- •4.3 The Monitoring in System Sketch Window
- •4.4 The Programming Mode
- •4.4.1 The FBD Window in Programming Mode
- •4.4.2 “Monitoring in System Sketch Window” in the Programming Mode
- •4.5 The Simulation Mode
- •4.6 The Monitor Mode
- •5. Menu Bar Functions
- •5.4 Insert
- •6. Function Block Diagram (FBD) Programming
- •6.1 Opening a New File
- •6.2 Component Items (Icons) of the Program
- •6.2.1 FBD Base
- •6.2.2 Inputs
- •6.2.3 Outputs
- •6.2.4 Operation Keys
- •6.2.5 System Bits
- •6.2.6 Control Bits
- •6.2.7 Logic Function Blocks
- •6.2.8 Function Blocks
- •6.2.9 User Function Blocks
- •6.3 Arrangement of Icons and Resize FBD Base
- •6.3.1 Arrangement of Icons
- •6.3.2 Moving Icons
- •6.3.3 Deleting of Icon
- •6.3.4 Moving Input and Output Rectangles
- •6.3.5 Resize FBD Base
- •6.3.6 Select Controller Type
- •6.4 Connection (Wiring) between Icons
- •6.4.1 Input and Output Pins
- •6.4.2 Connection (Wiring) between Icons
- •6.5 Setup Icons
- •6.5.1 Comments
- •6.5.2 Parameter of Function Blocks
- •6.6.1 Choose an Output (Step 1)
- •6.6.2 Choose Function Blocks (Step 2, 3)
- •6.6.3 Select Signal Order (Step 4)
- •6.6.4 Adding a Logical Condition (Step 5)
- •6.6.5 Select Input Signals to Drive Functions (Step 6)
- •6.6.6 Setting Parameters (Step 7)
- •6.6.7 Operation Check (Step 8)
- •6.7 Display Manager
- •6.8 Register the User Function Block
- •6.8.1 Export Registered User Function Block
- •6.8.2 Import Registered User Function Block
- •6.9 Change FBD Base Colors and Icons
- •6.9.1 Change FBD Base Colors
- •6.9.2 Customize Icons
- •7. Monitoring in System Sketch Window
- •7.1 Monitoring in System sketch Base Resize
- •7.2 Change Base Color and Icons
- •7.2.1 Changing the Base Color
- •7.2.2 Customize Icons
- •7.3 Drawing Lines, Ovals, and Rectangles
- •7.3.1 Moving and Resizing Lines, Ovals, and Rectangles
- •7.3.2 Changing Colors
- •7.3.3 Changing the Line Width
- •7.4 LCD Display Image
- •7.5 Adding an OLE File
- •7.6 Adding a Signal or Function Block
- •8. Simulation Mode
- •8.1 Display of the Signal Icon, Wire and Function Block
- •8.1.1 Input and Output Icons
- •8.1.2 Wire
- •8.1.3 Function Block
- •8.2 Start the Simulation Mode
- •8.3 Turn Signals ON/OFF (Force ON/OFF)
- •8.4 Change Function Block Parameters
- •8.5 Exiting the Simulation Mode
- •9. Read/Write Program From/To Controller
- •9.1 Write Program to Controller
- •9.2 Read Program from Controller
- •10. Monitoring
- •10.1 Display of the Signal Icon, Wire and Function Block
- •10.1.1 Input and Output Icons
- •10.1.2 Wire
- •10.1.3 Function Block
- •10.2 Start the Monitor Mode
- •10.3 Turn Signals ON/OFF (Force ON/OFF)
- •10.4 Change Function Block Parameters
- •10.5 Exiting the Monitor Mode
- •11. Remote Maintenance
- •11.1 System Configuration
- •11.2 Cable Reference
- •11.3 Recommended Modems
- •11.4 Modem Initialization at the Controller side
- •11.4.1 Modem Setting
- •11.4.2 Set the Modem Initialization
- •11.4.3 Set the GSM Modem Initialization
- •11.5 PC to Modem Configuration Check
- •11.6 Connecting the Modem Telephone Line
- •11.7 Data Transfer
- •11.8 Disconnecting the Telephone Line
- •12.1 Setting for the Computer Link
- •13.1.2 ASI System Bits Icon
- •13.2.2 Active/Passive State
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3.3.5The Find Tab
The Find tab generates a list of key words on the AL-PCS/WIN-E and lets you search for help on those words. A matching words directory gives an option to narrow the number of matches found. A third directory lists the topics in which your word appears.
Find Setup Wizard
At first, the Find tab needs to be setup. Perform the setup in accordance with the Find Setup Wizard.
To setup Find tab:
1)Choose “Minimize database size (recommend)”, and click “NEXT”.
2)Click “Finish” to start creating the word list of AL-PCS/WIIN-E.
3.3.6How to Use Help
Gives detailed information on “How to Use Help” and Customize the Help settings for the users convenience. Topics include finding, copying, viewing, and printing help files and manipulating the data in dialog boxes. Learn how to change the color or font size of a dialog box, add comments, or bookmark especially useful information.
3.3.7About SW0D-ALVLS-E
Use this command to display the copyright notice and version number of your copy of AL-PCS/ WIN-E (SW0D5-ALVLS-E).
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